AREA MANAGER II

Essential Functions:

• Lead, plan and execute all functions of designated glass-manufacturing production.
• Ensure the safety of all assigned employees through training and enforcement of all federal, state and company safety guidelines.
• Support safety, health, and environmental rules and lead by example
• Ensure product quality meets internal and external customer specifications.
• Ensure all production standards and targets for thru put, downtime, yield and scrap reduction meet or exceed budgeted levels Maintain and operate equipment following procedures and best practices as defined in the control plan
• Conduct process and product audits according to the work instructions
• Lead change-over following proper set-up procedure according to work instructions
• Turn around any set asides and hold activity in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to ensure matters of mutual concern are addressed and resolved.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of manufacturing problems in the operations.
• Provide support to the Supervisors, employees and Process improves in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Fulfill assignments/tasks given by Production Manager.
• Actively participate in area problem solving teams and other groups as necessary to achieve production goals.
• Check inventories and schedule. Plans and communicates production needs to the team leaders to ensure all production requirements are met and insure a good pass down before each shift.
• Troubleshooting / problem solving manufacturing problems in the CBG / Furnace operations.
• Ensure employees are provided training and guidance/direction to team members according to procedures and best practices to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Coordinate 5S and housekeeping duties to maintain high standard of facility cleanliness.
• Audit employee time records using Kronos and correct, as needed.
• Administer progressive discipline as needed in compliance with the facility work rules and labor agreement.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Manages a team of 4 Direct Salary and 55 – 60 Indirect Hourly Team Members in a Union Environment

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Passion for Excellence – Taking responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives while demonstrating a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment.
• Innovation & Change – Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends while inspiring and generating innovative ideas and solution to enhance business results.

• Influential - Conveys information and ideas to others while building rapport and making a positive and credible impact thru active listening skills and taking interest in the views and ideas of others and ensures proposals address others’ needs and priorities.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to adapt communication style to interact with diverse groups.
• Minimum 3 years of experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated strengths in results orientation, adaptability, standards discipline, employee development, influence, and communication.

Qualifications Desired:

5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility

• Automotive glass experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt Training
• Strong analytical, innovative and strategic problem-solving abilities.